Aflatoxins in ground organic tonka beans from Brazil
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some ground organic tonka beans from Brazil may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin.
What's happening? These beans were sold in Germany, Austria, France, Greece, and Switzerland. They could make people sick if eaten.
Does this affect me? You may have bought these beans. Check if your package is from Brazil.
What should I do? Stop eating them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Germany
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